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‘I don’t look at captaincy as a…’: Jasprit Bumrah ahead of 1st Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah addresses the media at Optus Stadium in Perth. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Because Jasprit Bumrah has always enjoyed accountability and taking on challenging tasks, he is excited about the chance to captain India against bitter rivals Australia in a highly anticipated Test series opener in their home ground. Following the Edgbaston Test match against England in 2022, Bumrah will skipper the team for the second time without Rohit Sharma, and the 30-year-old wants to handle things his own way.Border-Gavaskar Trophy"I don't look at captaincy as a post but I have always loved responsibility," Bumrah said at a press conference ahead of the first Test."I wanted to do the tough job since I was a child. You want to do things and get thrown in tough scenarios, this a...

21Nov

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Jasprit Bumrah shares a big update on Mohammed Shami, says ‘if everything goes well …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

File Pic: Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, leading the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma, has suggested that Mohammed Shami might join the Test squad during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This depends on Shami's continued progress in his recovery.The absence of Shami has been a significant point of discussion leading up to the five-Test series against Australia. The first Test is scheduled to start on Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium.Border-Gavaskar TrophyShami has been absent from international cricket since the ODI World Cup 2023 final. However, he recently returned to action in the Ranji Trophy, representing Bengal. He delivered a powerful performance against Madhya Pradesh, taking 7 wickets for 156 runs in two innings, d...

21Nov

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Wasim Jaffer and Michael Vaughan engage in debate ahead of the Perth Test: ‘Pressure on Australia or India?’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. (Photo credit: Cricket Australia) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off on Friday at the Optus Stadium in Perth, marking the start of a five-Test series between hosts Australia and India. The clash promises high drama as India, having dominated the rivalry in recent years, look to secure a third consecutive series win on Australian soil. India enter the series with the momentum of four straight BGT series victories - two at home and two in Australia. The hosts, on the other hand, are eager to reclaim the trophy, with their last triumph in the contest dating back to the 2014-15 series. Border-Gavaskar TrophyThis historic matchup comes with added pressure for the Australians, as their star-studded line...

20Nov

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Chief selector Ajit Agarkar, coach Gautam Gambhir to work on roadmap – Times of India

Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar during a press conference in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: While all eyes are trained on how the Indian team will fare in the five Tests in Australia from Friday, coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar will also be working on a roadmap for the future of the white-ball teams, apart from the Test squad.TOI understands that Agarkar has been asked to stay in Australia for the entire length of the tour to work closely with Gambhir and get an understanding of how each player is placed in his career. Following the 0-3 debacle at home against New Zealand, talk of transition has gathered steam.According to BCCI sources, the idea is to ensure that both Agarkar and Gambhir are on the same page on the matter. There has been speculation that there is a lac...

20Nov

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Gautam Gambhir’s biggest test: Head coach under pressure as Team India gears up for Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

After the drubbing at home to New Zealand, the Australia sojourn could be a make-or-break tour for the new head coach, especially with India headed for a period of transitionThe honeymoon period for the Indian cricket team's head coach Gautam Gambhir has ended abruptly. After enduring a humiliating 3-0 whitewash in the Test series against New Zealand on home soil, the former opener finds himself under immense pressure as India gears up for a challenging five-Test series against Australia.Gambhir was brought on board to sustain India's dominance across all three formats. However, India lost a white-ball series in Sri Lanka for the first time in 27 years.Then, to add bruises to the blushes, they were trumped by a modest New Zealand side. It was the worst defeat at home in 91 years and set al...

18Nov

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You can’t play India without talking about Virat Kohli: Travis Head | Cricket News – Times of India

Australian cricketer Travis Head anticipates that Virat Kohli, India's star batsman, will showcase his talent throughout the series.“He's pretty big. Everyone talks about Virat, wherever he goes. Maybe the closed sessions give him a bit of freedom, bit of space. There won't be a series where you would play India and you wouldn't talk about Kohli.”Head acknowledges Kohli's world-class batting abilities and emphasizes the importance of respecting his talent.“No doubt, we will go through all their players, cannot wait to start well against them. Virat's going to have his moments in this series, hopefully not too many of them. He's a world-class player. Over the course of five Tests, he is going to play well at some stage. We have to understand and respect that. Hopefully, the players on our s...

18Nov

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When Mohammed Siraj helped Rishabh Pant breach Australia’s Gabba fortress | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj celebrate India's victory at The Gabba on January 19, 2021 in Brisbane. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: One of the most defining moments in Indian cricket history, the victory in the Brisbane Test (Gabba) Test in 2021 is often credited to Rishabh Pant, who played an unbeaten match-winning knock of 89, anchoring India's successful chase of 328 runs, the highest-ever target chased at the Gabba.But it was Mohammed Siraj's spell of 5/73 that set up the match for India to register a historical victory. Border-Gavaskar TrophySiraj's 5/73 in Australia's second innings was his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket and it came in only his third Test match. Siraj, with minimal experience, led an injury-depleted Indian bowling attack that was witho...

17Nov

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‘If this is the last time Virat Kohli is out here…’: Justin Langer’s heartfelt plea to fans ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Justin Langer (X Photo) Former Australian cricketer and head coach Justin Langer shared his thoughts on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which is set to begin in Perth on November 22nd. Langer emphasized the strength of the Indian team, despite their recent series loss to New Zealand. He cautioned against underestimating India, reminding everyone of their past successes in Australia. “One thing you never do is write off champions, and that’s in every sport, because they are a champion for a reason. In India, there are one and a half billion cricket-loving people, and then count all the rest around the world, they expect nothing but excellence, and the team will be under intense pressure, so how they fight back will be important." said Langer to The West Australian on Su...

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‘Let’s give Gautam Gambhir a chance’: Sourav Ganguly backs India head coach ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed support for India's head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia which begins on November 22 in Perth.Ganguly believes it's premature to evaluate Gambhir's coaching, which started just two months ago, and urged patience from fans and critics."All I will say is let him be. I saw some criticism of what he said in the press conference. It is the way he is. Just because he has lost three Test matches and a one-day series against Sri Lanka, the straight talk has not been looked at nicely. But that is the way he is. Let’s give Gambhir a chance," Gambhir told Revsportz.Gambhir's tenure began with India experiencing a 0-3 Test series whitewash against New Zealand and a loss to Sri Lanka in ODIs.His dir...